PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
DeLoach Vineyards was founded in 1975 and built its California reputation on one thing above all others: Chardonnay. Fifty years later, the winery is now part of Jean-Charles Boisset's Boisset Collection and operates from 1791 Olivet Road in Santa Rosa — but the California Chardonnay continues to carry the house's founding commitment, now under the Certified Sustainable designation that reflects both the winery's environmental values and its belief that responsible farming simply makes better wine.
The 2024 California Chardonnay is sourced from a single grower partner DeLoach has worked with continuously since 2009 — a consistency of sourcing that gives the winemaking team deep familiarity with the vineyards and the confidence to craft a wine of reliable, vintage-to-vintage character. Most of the fruit comes from the Delta region near the Sacramento River, where the river's cooling influence preserves the variety's natural acidity — a climatic advantage that gives this wine its defining freshness and mineral-tinged finish despite a 2024 growing season marked by plentiful winter rains followed by a hot, dry summer that delivered smaller berries and concentrated flavors.
Fermented primarily in stainless steel with a touch of oak to add softness and texture, this Chardonnay is crafted in a genuinely accessible, fruit-forward style: bright citrus aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and a hint of orange peel, opening to vibrant green apple and pear flavors that glide into a crisp, mineral-tinged finish. Clean, balanced, and honest — a half-century house at its most straightforwardly enjoyable.
DeLoach Vineyards was established in 1975, building its early reputation in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County before joining the Boisset Collection under the ownership of Jean-Charles Boisset. The winery operates from its home at 1791 Olivet Road in Santa Rosa, where it has been producing wines for half a century. The 2024 California Certified Sustainable Chardonnay represents the accessible tier of the DeLoach portfolio — a CSWA-certified sustainable wine sourced from a single grower partner the winery has worked with since 2009, ensuring vintage-to-vintage consistency in both fruit quality and winemaking approach.
The vineyards supplying the 2024 vintage are predominantly located in the Delta region, where the cooling influence of the Sacramento River moderates temperatures during the growing season and helps preserve the natural acidity that is the foundation of this wine's character. The 2024 vintage presented an interesting combination of conditions: plentiful winter and spring rains replenished soil moisture, followed by a hot, dry summer with sustained above-average temperatures that accelerated ripening and increased vine stress. The result was smaller berries and lighter yields — but concentrated fruit with intense flavor and firm tannin structure. Careful canopy management, irrigation adjustment, and well-timed harvests proved essential to maintaining balance and preserving the natural acidity the Delta region is valued for.
In the winery, the Chardonnay is fermented primarily in stainless steel — a deliberate stylistic choice that preserves the fresh, citrus-forward character of the fruit without imposing heavy oak influence — with a measured touch of oak added to soften the palate and add texture without obscuring the wine's essential freshness. Bottled at 13.5% ABV.
DeLoach Vineyards (winery listed) — 91 Points
DeLoach Vineyards official 2024 tasting notes:
"Fermented primarily in stainless steel with a touch of oak to soften the palate and add texture, this Chardonnay opens with bright citrus aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and a hint of orange peel. Fresh and expressive, it offers vibrant green apple and pear flavors that glide into a crisp, mineral-tinged finish."
Total Wine (house style confirmed):
"A bright, crisp wine with aromas of green apples and melon. On the palate, hints of citrus flavors and apple mingle with notes of toasty oak. Mid-palate flavors bring out the creaminess in the wine."
Nose
Bright and expressive, opening with citrus aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and a hint of orange peel. Green apple and pear add fresh orchard fruit brightness. A whisper of oak adds a subtle, softening background note without obscuring the wine's essential freshness.
Palate
Vibrant and fruit-forward, with green apple and pear carrying the primary flavor character. Mid-palate creaminess — the oak's contribution — adds texture and roundness to what is otherwise a clean, crisp, stainless-steel-driven profile. Citrus flavors and apple mingle with a gentle toasty note through the finish.
Finish
Crisp and mineral-tinged, with natural acidity from the Delta region's Sacramento River cooling influence carrying a clean, refreshing close. Well-balanced and honest — a finish that invites the next sip without demanding it.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Appellation | California |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Winery | DeLoach Vineyards — Santa Rosa, Sonoma County |
| Founded | 1975 — 50 years of heritage |
| Owner | Boisset Collection (Jean-Charles Boisset) |
| Sourcing | Single grower partner — since 2009 |
| Region | Delta region — Sacramento River cooling influence |
| Certification | CSWA Certified Sustainable |
| Fermentation | Primarily stainless steel with a touch of oak |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| pH | 3.62 |
| TA | 5.6 g/L |
| 2024 Vintage | Plentiful winter rains → hot dry summer → smaller berries, concentrated fruit |
| Critics | 91 Points — winery listed |
| Style / Identity | Fresh, fruit-forward California Chardonnay — citrus, green apple, mineral finish |
| Aromas & Flavors | Grapefruit, lemon, orange peel, green apple, pear, toasty oak, mineral |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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